Realistic MTA-15 AM/FM table radio

[radiotvnut]

I picked up this '90's era Realistic (Radio Shack) MTA-15 AM/FM radio for $5 at the flea market. This radio was, unfortunately, made in China; but, it performs better than I expected. I did a little online research on the radio shack catalogs website and I found it in some of the mid '90's catalogs for $39.99. By the late '90's, there was an identical looking MTA-16; but, I don't know what the difference is between the two models. Given this day and age of the mass public who wants cheap products, I wonder how many people were willing to shell out $40 for a basic AM/FM table radio? Then again, you've got folks out there who shelled out several hundred $ for those overrated Bose radios. Personally, I'd rather pay $40 for a decent performing radio Vs. $10 for some junk model.

Here's a video I made of the radio:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epuaO2RC6mA

I looked this radio up on epay and there are several listed at insane prices between $20-$50. Of course, that does not mean they'll bring that much. Looking at completed listings, most of these sell in the $7-$12 range, with one that sold in excess of $40.